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clog

clog

Meaning of clog

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British English/ə ˈklɒɡ/
American English/ə ˈklɔg/
Russian transcription[zɐˈsor]
clog
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clog with Russian translation

clog usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В кухонной раковине образовался засор, который перекрывает воду.

There is a clog in the kitchen sink that blocks the water.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Используйте вантуз, чтобы быстро убрать засор.

Use a plunger to remove a clog quickly.

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clog belongs to the topic "Cleaning and Repairs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

clogзасор
messбеспорядок
dustпыль
stainпятно
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина

clog synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between clog / blockage / plug / obstruction / backup / congestion

🇬🇧English
clog

General term for a blockage in a pipe, drain, or mechanism.

B1Very Often

There was a clog in the kitchen sink.

В кухонной мойке был засор.

🇬🇧English

A somewhat more formal term, often implying a complete stopping of flow.

B1Often

A blockage in the sewer caused flooding.

Засор в канализации вызвал подтопление.

🇬🇧English

Often refers to a physical stopper (object) but can mean a forced stoppage.

B1Very Often

A plug had fallen into the drain and caused a clog.

Пробка упала в слив и вызвала засор.

O
🇬🇧English
obstruction

A formal term for something that blocks or hinders movement or progress.

B1Often

The pipe had an obstruction that prevented water flow.

В трубе было препятствие, которое мешало течению воды.

B
🇬🇧English
backup

Implies accumulation causing reversal or delay (e.g., sewer backup, traffic backup).

B1Often

A backup in the sewer system caused water to come up through the drain.

Затор в системе канализации вызвал подъем воды через слив.

C
🇬🇧English
congestion

Refers to crowding or accumulation (traffic congestion, nasal congestion); less often used for pipes.

B1Often

Traffic congestion blocked the main road.

Пробка на дороге перекрыла главную улицу.

S
🇬🇧English
stoppage

Denotes a halting or cessation of flow or operation; somewhat formal or dated.

B1Rarely

A stoppage in the conveyor line halted production.

Остановка конвейерной линии приостановила производство.

B
🇬🇧English
build-up

Refers to accumulation of material over time that can cause a clog or reduce flow.

B1Often

A build-up of grease caused the drain to slow and eventually clog.

Накопление жира заставило слив замедлиться и в итоге засорилось.

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How to pronounce clog and what this word means

clog translation: засор. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce clog

/ə ˈklɒɡ/

clog translation

засор

clog examples

There is a clog in the kitchen sink that blocks the water.

clog transcription

/ə ˈklɒɡ/, /ə ˈklɔg/

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clog meaning: what does it mean?

blocked passage

clog pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

clog is pronounced as /ə ˈklɒɡ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

clog definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

There is a clog in the kitchen sink that blocks the water. Translation: В кухонной раковине образовался засор, который перекрывает воду.

Is clog part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?

Yes, clog (засор) can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is clog part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, clog (засор) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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